Blue Heron Coffee House

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Winona, MN 55987 United States Get Directions

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  • Laureate Writers Series: Lost Lake Folk Opera

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Here's a tighter version that keeps the spirit and key details: Shipwreckt Books editor Tom Driscoll presents a distinguished lineup of Minnesota poets reading from the Winter of ICE issue of Lost Lake Folk Opera. This issue honors poet and mother Renée Good and VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti, both killed in Minneapolis in January […]

  • Opening Reception: “Red Mountains” stained glass exhibit

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Winona stained glass artist and RAA member Jack Honeywell is now exhibiting his new series, Red Mountains, at Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The collection features striking pieces created with glass originally produced in Winona during the early 1980s by the Peter Morris Glass Company, blending local history with Honeywell’s vivid contemporary style.

  • Laureate Writing Series: Heid Erdrich

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Heid Erdrich, an Ojibwe writer enrolled at Turtle Mountain, is the author of nine books of poetry and prose. She edited New Poets of Native Nations and co-edited Boundless: Abundance in Native American Art and Literature. Her latest book, Verb Animate, is a collaborative project that brings together choreographers, visual artists, filmmakers, galleries, and museums. […]

  • Laureate Writers Series: Sarah Ghazal Ali

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Sarah Ghazal Ali, a young American poet with Pakistani roots, has quickly distinguished herself with a series of major literary honors. Her debut poetry collection, Theophanies, won both the GLCA New Writers Award and the California Book Award, and was also a finalist for the 2024 Society of Midland Authors Award and the Kate Tufts […]

  • The Laureate Reading Series: Michael Wm. Doyle

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Doyle grew up in Winona in the 1960s and ’70s, and he got involved in preservation early. While still in high school, he helped save the Winona County Courthouse from demolition. After graduating, he organized the Alma Historical Society and became its first director, leading the successful nomination of 134 local buildings to the National […]

  • Laureate Writers Series: Novelist Kevin Fenton

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    As part of the Laureate Writers Series, novelist Kevin Fenton will read from his new book, Cyan Magenta Yellow Black at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. Kevin Fenton is the author of Merit Badges, which won the AWP Prize for the Novel, and Leaving Rollingstone, which Patricia Hampl called “the most important memoir to come out of the Midwest […]

  • Sandbar Storytelling Festival: Pizza & Bill Lepp

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    A returning headliner from Sandbar Storytelling Festival, Lepp will continue to regale the audience with his unique antics, family-friendly tall tales, and stories that have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life. Though he is a five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, his stories often contain […]

  • Laureate Writers Series: Frank Bures Jr.

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    📚 Laureate Writers Series Join us Tonight at Blue Heron Coffeehouse for a special evening with Frank Bures, acclaimed author and son of longtime Winonans' Ruth and Dr. Frank Bures. Frank returns to his hometown to share his latest book:Pushing the River: An Epic Battle, a Lost History, a Near Death, and Other True Canoeing Stories […]

  • Laureate Writers’ Series: Poet Jim Johnson Book Launch

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Shipwreckt Books of Winona has released a new collection of selected poems by Jim Johnson, titled A Good Sauna Always Burns Down. Johnson will give a public reading from the book at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Jim Johnson, a former two-time Duluth Poet Laureate, grew up in northern Minnesota, where he developed […]

  • First Tuesday Laureate Writers Series

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    This month, the Laureate Writers Series shines a spotlight on the creative voices of the River Arts Alliance — a vibrant nonprofit dedicated to uplifting and celebrating artists of all kinds throughout the Winona region. Don’t miss this special showcase featuring the diverse talents of local RAA members!

  • Laureate Writers’ Series: Poet, Essayist, and Jazz Musician Richard Terrill

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Poet, essayist, and jazz saxophonist Richard Terrill shares his work, including his latest, What Falls Away Is Always: Poems and Conversations, and the essay collection Essentially. A Minnesota Book Award winner and former MFA professor at Minnesota State Mankato, Terrill brings a rich mix of music, memory, and meaning to the stage. The evening includes […]

  • Laureate Writers’ Series: Allisa Cherry

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    The Laureate Writers Series presents Alissa Cherry, Tonight at 7 PM at Blue Heron Coffeehouse. The evening includes a reading, book signing, and an Open Mic, welcoming both new and experienced writers. It is free and open to the public. Cherry, author of An Exodus of Sparks and 2024 Poetry Prize winner from Michigan State […]

  • Book Launch: “Hitchhiking from Fort Lewis & Other Stories” by Daryl Lanz

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Daryl Lanz, a Winona native and owner of Chapter 2 Books, will read his debut book "Hitchhiking from Fort Lewis & Other Stories" at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse. A longtime resident with a diverse career, Lanz has worked as a record store manager, high school English teacher, and bookstore owner. Lanz is also active in […]

  • Opening Reception: “How the Light Dances” – Oil Paintings by Colleen Cosgrove

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    The Blue Heron Coffeehouse is now featuring oil paintings by Minnesota artist Colleen Cosgrove. Learn more about the artist at her website, colleencosgrove.com. The show will run from now through January 6. The opening reception will be tonight from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public and light refreshments […]

  • Laureate Writers Series: Book Launch of Naomi Cohn’s Memoir

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Laureate Writers Series will feature a book launch for poet, memoirist, and teacher Naomi Cohn’s new memoir, The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight. If you are visually impaired you will find her work particularly compelling and unlike any other you will encounter. The Braille Encyclopedia: Brief Essays on Altered Sight examines vision loss and relearning […]

  • Laureate Writers Series: Open Mic Night

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    The open mic program returns by popular demand. Writers of all ages are invited to share their original poetry or short prose pieces with an appreciative audience. This event celebrates community voices without competitive prizes. The Laureates Writers Series is proudly sponsored by the Blue Heron Coffeehouse, Shipwreckt Books, Chapter Two Books of Winona, and […]

  • Opening Reception: “River Windows” by Jack Honeywell

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Stained glass artist and River Arts Alliance member Jack Honeywell is again showing new work from his River Window Series at the Blue Heron Coffeehouse in Winona. The show will run through December.

  • Wide Open Mic Night

    Blue Heron Coffee House 162 W. 2nd St, Winona, MN, United States

    Bring a story, a tall tale, a poem, or a set of poems to share. We’d prefer that it be your own work but if you have something by a favorite writer, that would be okay. We especially encourage young people to show up — high school, college, etc. If you are shy, bring your […]